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A map showing the planned 500km continuous trail network from Queenstown to Dunedin, estimated in 2018 to cost $26.3 million.
Nash said its opening signalled the next chapter in the economic development of the Cromwell Gorge after 160 years of pounamu trails, goldmining, sheepfarming, orchards, hydro electricity and wine.
“The foresight of people like [trust patron] Sir Eion Edgar and many others means that not only does the community have a fantastic new infrastructural asset to draw visitors to the region, but locals get to enjoy the recreational benefits as well.”
Central Otago Queenstown Trail Network Trust chairman Stephen Jeffery said it was a fantastic trail along the banks of Lake Dunstan.